How to Connect a PC to a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get an Ethernet/LAN Cable.

   On the directory panel at the left side of the window, click on “Homegroup.” ,, and click on “Next.” , On the following page, you’ll be given a password.
   
   Take note of the password.
   
   You’ll be using that later once you try to connect your Mac to your PC. ,,,, Use the following format: smb://username@computername/sharename – i.e.: smb://johnny@mypc/users.
   
   If the above format won’t work, you can use the Windows PC’s IP address: smb://IPaddress/sharename. ,,, Click on “Connect.” , The Windows PC’s name should now appear on the left panel under the Shared section.
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   Step 2: Plug the cable to the Ethernet port on both of the machines.

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   Step 3: Open a window on your PC.

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   Step 4: Go to Homegroup.

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   Step 5: Click on “Create a Homegroup” button.

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   Step 6: Check all the type of files you want to share (documents

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   Step 7: images

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   Step 8: Remember the password.

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   Step 9: Click on “Finish” once you’re done.

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    Step 10: Click on “Go” on the menu bar at the upper left of the desktop.

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    Step 11: Select “Connect to Server.”

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    Step 12: Type in your PC’s network address on the Server Address field.

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    Step 13: Click on the Plus (+) button to add it to the server list.

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    Step 14: Click on the Server Address you’ve just added

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    Step 15: and click on “Connect.”

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    Step 16: Type in the password that you got from the Windows PC.

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    Step 17: Open your Mac’s Finder.

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